Small, Local, Hand-nurtured

We believe that caring for the earth goes hand-in-hand with caring for our bodies and hearts. At Goat & Thistle, we hope to re-establish lost connections to healing traditions that were central to the well being of communities here in the South and around the world.

We practice loving stewardship of our land, rebuilding soil in a region historically degraded by intensive chemical-driven farming of cotton and tobacco. On our small family farm, we are growing many of the ingredients that go into our organic herbal tea blends and other herbal products. (Each year, we plan to increase the amount of our ingredients grown right here!) We carefully handcraft salves, tea blends, extracts, and other botanicals to nourish your body, mind, and soul.

We invite you to look around on our website or join us at one of our local farmers’ markets, and to be in touch with any questions or ideas you have.

Carl Ide: Farmer, Herbalist, FounderBrett Bailey: Farmer, Founder

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We grow and process plants to allow us to enjoy and to share their unique qualities. Many plants, including common herbs like Rosemary and Sage have been used of for millennia, not only for their aromatic and flavor profiles but also for potential health-related benefits. We find the cultural history of plants fascinating and share that information here whenever possible. However, our products have not been evaluated by the FDA and information concerning their use is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Talk to your health professional. Please read our full disclaimer.